Due in June - Prostaglandin Smoothie Anyone??!!

[hollyandalice]

New thread!!

Tell you what, TA, you have my kids and I'll take your wait/labour/birth. They are driving me mad!

hahaha yes I would too, she was a new MW I haven't seen before, she looked like a hairy russian shot putter.

Thanks for the thread - I think yes I will go in for the expectant management.

I don't want to be induced - it's really hard to explain, I like a bit of space, I like to do things in my own time, I am scared of too many hands and interventions and things that aren't natural - I think I will go in on Sunday and discuss my options. Thank god for you lot helping me though, it has taught me that I do in fact have options, if I just listen to the MW I would be in for a 3 day inducement! Thanks to you lot I am now aware of things like 'expectant management' and so on.

She didn't tell me what my score was, only that not fully engaged and cervix not quite ready.

I predicted my due date for the 4th, the scans predicted me for the 3rd.

So you are 41 +2? Technically not overdue until 42 which buys you 5 days of still being on time! Every chance s/he'll come of their own accord

Holly, yes I read that sweeps should be uncomfortable but not painful, but she was pushing down on the baby with one hand and up me with the other, I found it to be very painful, never having had one before I couldn't say how normal it was, but I wasn't prepared for that!!

You ladies really do give me hope and keep me positive, thank you so much - and yeah ok Foxy do you a trade

God, she sounds terrifying!

Foxy do you want me to come and bitchslap that cow at playgroup for you?!

as far as CS recovery goes, all i can say is 'sex at 16 days!'

I think a major reason for my speedy recovery was the fact I simply wanted the section. If I had resisted it it would have been much harder, mentally.

Just as with my first birth, which was 'natural' - it was terribly hard for me to recover (3-4 months!) probably because I was so badly surprised by the horrible way it ended.

I just hope you get what you want! Good luck!

Right back to baby world...

Oh TA, what a cow. You are having a really shit time of it. You shouldn't be spending you last few days of freedom having to fret about things like this. If the others are right about a sweep not supposed to hurt and the blood you should try and speak to another midwife. Bitch! You poor thing having to go through that.

Hello Bumper

It did really hurt and I am still bleeding but I feel a bit better now. Tiffin helped .
Plus my lovely wonderful DH has come home to make sure I am ok, and he's going to work from home today.

I think (now I have calmed down) that this MW was a relief MW from the hospital, and she was basically just pressuring me into pain relief and things that I didn't want to do. I feel better now and the support from my mum/DH/MN ante natal buddies has cheered me up and I feel stronger now, and I think that I will go in on Sunday but I am going to stand my ground and not do anything I don't want to do.

Apparently my body is doing what it supposed to do, there is nothing wrong as such, I am just taking my sweet time, so I am going to be strong and go for expectant management and not let anyone bully me any more!

Glad you've got DH looking after you. You are being very good about it, I think that's a really positive attitude. You'll be fine and very soon you'll bugger off to the postnatal thread while we are all sitting around waiting!

Hello everyone - just popping in as Matilda has been asleep all day so I'm feeling like a spare arm. TA sounds like you've had a nasty experience, poor thing! Don't let them pressure you - I really think different women have different gestation times, which isn't always taken into account. You might just cook a little longer and things will happen naturally if you're left to do things your own way...fingers crossed for you.

Foxy: do you want me to send you my tens machine? If so, email me your address...

Oh that's kind of you BZ! Did you use it and how did you find it? I'm not sure if I will use it because it was quite irritating last time. I'll email you.

How is it all going?

GLad to hear you are doing well BZ! Matilda sounds like a little angel!

I have just booked an appt with the mw tomorrow. I have been putting it off and putting it off, but I spose I'll have to go. Maybe now I've made an appt the baby will come tonight! I'm gonna try and pursuade her to give me a sweep! Don't think she'll fall for it though, maybe I'll bribe her with chocolate! Have been having strange BHs all afternoon, not painful at all, but quite strong. Maybe something is happening, or not!!

Glad you are feeling better TA!! Remember it's your body and your baby, don't let anyone be mean to you! xxx

I did use it - once the contractions really kicked in couldn't have done without it. It is a little bit complicated to control - but DH was able to switch settings for me in between contractions...he wanted to know why I hadn't read the instructions and I pointed out that was his job! V. glad I had it as the midwife hadn't brought any entonox...at least something to take the edge off! Anyway, don't mind sending it if you want to use it, as I remember you saying that you'd left it too late to hire one from boots. You might need more pads for it though?

I saw the pads for them in boots yesterday. Is it complicated to use then? Not sure my DP is technically adept enough!

What do you mean your MW didn't bring any gas and air?? I am now filled with horror that mine might turn up empty handed! Thats the best bit

Hmm, I appear to be living in tantrum central this afternoon

Trendaverter - so sorry youve had a horrible day - everyone here seems to have given you good advice.

Been food shopping today.. mmm back on the Tiger bread!!

TA - sorry it was so crap. Hope you are feeling better with TLC from your DH. If your bleeding doesn't stop I would ring the hospital.

Back later. Rx

TA - how awful for you, the MW sounds like a complete cow. Surely your cervix can ripen and dilate very quickly and when it is ready?

Foxy at the cow at playgroup. What a horrible thing to say to anyone, let alone a pregnant woman.

We had a lovely picnic in the rose garden in Greenwich park then wandered around for a few hours and ate ice cream. We then washed the car and made it all sparkly and new until the workmen next door started making cement

TA - hope you're feeling a little better now. M/W sounds like a bitch from hell. Do you need to see anyone else before Sunday?

Am wondering why I'm to be induced Sunday too when you are due 5 days before me. Have begun to think they are interfering too soon.

Here's hoping things work out the way you want them to. Sounds like you are more than prepared to stand up for yourself. Good on you.

hi just popping my head in to say i'm still keeping my watchful eye on you lot but it's just not so easy to chat right now due to visitors, HUGE boobs (can hardly reach the keys on my laptop!!) and of course Abbie is feeding for Scotland!! i'm not yet clever enough to feed and type at the same time but i'm working on it
Big congratulations to all the new arrivals - just checked the birth stats and they are coming along quickly now huh
TA - had a quick scan back and your MW sounds like a BITCH - don't despair remember it's your body and your birth so just go with what feels right for you xx lots of labour vibes from me to you -
right DH home with takeaway YUM....
will TRY to come back later XX

All - Just got back from a (very slow and bruised) walk with my dog.

My tummy is all bruised and sore from where she was pushing the baby down with one hand while she pushed up with the other, but the bleeding seems to have eased a lot and I am able to get around a bit easier now.

I just wanted to say a huge thank you everyone for your help and support today, I needed it so much!! Support from this forum goes a long way, when everyone feels the same plus many of you are on your 2nd/3rd/4th LO and I find your experience invaluable! I am so glad I found MN.
(Mum is useless, she still remembers childbirth as involving enemas!)

I feel so much better for all your good advice. Too knackered to cook though so Pizza Hut it is!

Tallulah, that's strange - how over due are you? Can you get them to hang on for a few more days or are you desperate!

Good to hear you're feeling better. Enjoy your pizza & get some rest.

Would seriously consider making complaint against M/W - no way should you be so bruised and battered. Poor thing. for you.

Tallulah if I have learnt anything from all this today, it's don't do anything until you feel ready and don't feel pressured (as I did).

Remember that you aren't actually overdue until 42 weeks so if you don't want to be induced, you don't have to be!

A lot of ladies on MN have told me some very positive induction stories but I have also read some very nasty sounding ones too, so unless you are prepared to take the risk, you can hang on a few days

Bumper - I am 40 + 5 today. Have to go to hosp Sat for 'ripening' and to stay in so can break waters & put me on drip on Sun.

I am getting impatient but don't want to intervene too soon. Maybe baby just not quite ready yet. But can you leave it too long?